Section of mRNA that carries information for complete polypeptide synthesis is

Muton

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Codon

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Operon

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Cistron

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Solution

The correct option is D Cistron
The length of mRNA (or the segment of DNA) which carries the information necessary to determine the complete polypeptide chain is called a cistron which functions as a hereditary unit. Each cistron codes for a complete polypeptide chain. Hence, option D is correct.

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